This basil almond pesto recipe is a MUST try for pesto lovers. With a few fresh ingredients and 5 minutes of your time, you can enjoy this bright green and flavorful pesto with almonds.
In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, almond nuts, parmesan cheese, and garlic. Process until finely ground, around 20 seconds.
Add a squeeze of lime juice and salt to taste.
Turn on the food processor and gradually add olive oil until thoroughly incorporated.
Once combined, turn off the food processor.Mix in a bit more olive oil to achieve a looser texture, if required using a spatula.
Serve fresh and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Pour the olive oil slowly.For the best consistency, it is necessary to slowly drizzle the olive oil into the processor to thicken gradually. Pouring it in one go will turn into a wet sloppy mixture rather than a nice, thick basil pesto sauce.Chop the ingredientsDepending on the speed of your blender and how the blade is positioned, it may be wise to chop the ingredients first before adding them to your food processor to achieve a smooth consistency.